1. How to access mental health support if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender

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    Mental health problems are more common among lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBTQ+) people. If you are struggling, feel alone or need a little help, then check out our guide on how you can get the support you need.

  2. Disabled people report being blocked from NHS care due to poor communications

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    Healthwatch England warns that health and care services are failing in their legal duty to provide accessible information for people with physical and learning disabilities. 

  3. Volunteer Peer Supporter/Listening Ears needed

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    Do you have good listening and communication skills?
    Do you have an interest in and empathy with asylum seekers, refugees and vulnerable migrants?
    Can you provide non-judgemental support and encouragement to people?

  4. Does the NHS have to provide an interpreter?

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    Do you know about your rights to language support in NHS settings?

  5. The Accessible Information Standard - What you can expect from services

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    A year ago the Accessible Information Standard came into force. It requires any organisation providing NHS or social care to communicate in a way that everybody can understand. Here's a reminder of what you should expect.

  6. Warrington Hospital Ward visits

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    Report on a joint visit to wards at WarringtonHospital in June 2019 with Healthwatch Warrington.

    Involved in the visit were staff and volunteers from Healthwatch Halton and Healthwatch Warrington

  7. Whiston Hospital Ward Visits

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    Report on a joint visit to wards at Whiston Hospital in May 2019.

    Involved in the visit were staff and volunteers from Healthwatch Halton, Healthwatch Knowsley and Healthwatch St Helens.

  8. Warrington & Halton Hospitals Ward Visits

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    On 22 November and 11 December 2018, members of our Enter & View team visited Warrington and Halton Hospitals Foundation Trust to carry out Enter & View visits to wards A5 and C23 at Warrington Hospital and wards B1 and B3 at Halton Hospital.

  9. Trewan House Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Trewan House on 21 November 2018

  10. Halton View Care Home

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 16 October 2018

  11. Norton Lodge Care Home report

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    Report on our visit to Norton Lodge on 12 September 2018

  12. Brooker Centre report

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    Report on our visit to the Brooker Centre on 25 July 2018

  13. Ferndale Court - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Ferndale Court on 9 January 2024.

  14. Halton View Care Home - January 2024

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    Report on our visit to Halton View Care Home on 17 January 2024.